Vince Young Knocked Out by Sucker Punch in Bar Fight, Video Shows

The former quarterback appeared to be holding back four people when he was sucker punched.

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Vince Young was involved in a bar fight last month that seemingly left him unconscious after getting sucker punched in the face.

The incident took place on Feb. 4 inside Tokyo Joe's Shot Bar in Houston, Texas. Video footage obtained by TMZ Sports showed Young and another man arguing with several others. Something was said that caused things to get physical, with Young pushing the people he was arguing with. 

One man joined the fray and appeared to throw his drink at someone's face, and then another person threw an elbow that connected with someone. The group moved to another section of the bar, and punches started flying before things appeared to calm down.

While Young talked to the group, someone clocked him right in the face and caused him to drop to the ground. He stayed there for some time before getting back up on his feet. According to the Houston Police Department, the bar's owner claimed the argument started over a conversation about race, and he asked the group to leave but ended up getting hit by the drink and elbow.

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No arrests were made, and the bar owner stated he won't be pressing charges. Young's representative has not released a statement regarding the incident as of press time.

Young was a superstar college quarterback during his two-season stint at the University of Texas. He led the Longhorns to a national title in 2005, throwing for 267 yards, rushing for 200 yards, and scoring three rushing touchdowns in a 41-38 win over USC in the BCS National Championship Game.

He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans as the No. 3 pick in the 2006 draft. In six seasons in the NFL, he was named Offensive Rookie of the Year and selected to the Pro Bowl twice.

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